Year | W | L | Sv | Hold | IP | H | BB | SO | ER | ERA | WHIP | Rate |
2024 proj | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 145.0 | 138 | 52 | 145 | 66 | 4.10 | 1.310 | 26.5 |
2024 | 15 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 173.3 | 149 | 28 | 174 | 56 | 2.91 | 1.021 | 92.3 |
Date | News |
10/09/24 | Cubs predicted to land another Japanese star to join Shota Imanaga in rotation. In 2024, one of the major success stories for the Cubs was the debut of Japanese rookie Shota Imanaga. The 31-year-old left-hander posted a 15-3 record, 2.91 ERA, and 174 strikeouts, while being named the Cubs' lone representative at the All-Star Game. Imanaga proved to be a steal after signing a four-year, $53 million deal to come to Chicago. Is it possible that emboldened by their success in signing Imanaga, the Cubs will push to add another Japanese starter in 2025? Source: https://www.sportingnews.com/us/mlb/news/cubs-pred... |
10/05/24 | Chicago Cubs Should Look To Land Another International Star This Winter. The Chicago Cubs have succeeded in the international ranks over much of the past decade, most recently landing Shota Imanaga. Imanaga had an incredible first season for the Cubs, which was a very promising sign after some questions about how he'd pitch at the Big League level. Sticking with Japan, there will be another pitcher posted this winter who Imanaga might be able to help recruit to Chicago. According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, soon to be 35-year-old Tomoyuki Sugano will be posted this offseason. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-shou... |
10/01/24 | Chicago Cubs Players Get Big News About Their Future All-Star Game Uniforms. This year's Chicago Cubs All-Stars wore a unique jersey for the All-Star Game in Arlington, Texas. The black jerseys with teal sleeves were worn by all players in the game, including pitcher Shota Imanaga. When the game is played in Atlanta in 2025, the Cubs will be wearing their own home white jerseys with the blue pinstripes and that iconic logo on the front. MLB announced on Monday that the game was returning to its roots, as National League players will wear their home white jerseys and American League players will wear their road gray jerseys. Source: https://www.si.com/mlb/cubs/news/chicago-cubs-play... |
9/28/24 | Cubs' Shoto Imanaga goes 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 29 starts as rookie. Shota Imanaga won't start for the Chicago Cubs against Cincinnati on Sunday and finished his rookie season 15-3 with a 2.91 ERA in 29 starts. The 31-year-old left-hander from Japan won't pitch because the “risk-reward benefit was not there," manager Craig Counsell said Saturday. Imanaga struck out 174 and walked 28 in 173 1/3 innings. Source: https://sports.yahoo.com/cubs-shoto-imanaga-goes-1... |
9/23/24 | Shota Imanaga stars as the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0. Shota Imanaga pitched seven crisp innings in his sixth consecutive win, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Washington Nationals 5-0. Imanaga was backed by home runs from Mike Tauchman, Michael Busch and Miguel Amaya. The Japanese left-hander allowed six hits, struck out four and walked none, continuing his strong finish to his first season in the majors. The start of the game was delayed for 2 hours, 20 minutes because of rain. The Cubs, who were eliminated from playoff contention on Saturday, took three of four in the series. They went 6-1 against the Nationals this season. James Wood and José Tena each had two of Washington’s eight hits. Source: https://www.chron.com/sports/article/shota-imanaga... |